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SIE practice questionmediumOptions – Time and Intrinsic Value

An investor holds a call option with a strike price of $50 when the underlying stock is trading at $60. What is the intrinsic value of the option?

  1. A$50
  2. B$0
  3. C$10✓ Correct answer
  4. D$60
Explanation

Why C$10

The intrinsic value is the difference between the stock price ($60) and the strike price ($50), or $10. The other options represent incorrect calculations.

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